Northerner
Admin (Retired)
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
A drug that can save the sight of people with diabetes may now be made available on the NHS in England and Wales - reversing an earlier decision.
At least 50,000 people in the UK have diabetic macular oedema which can leave people unable to read, work or drive.
In 2011, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) said ranibizumab, which is sold as Lucentis, was too expensive.
A final decision will be made in February.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20898934
At least 50,000 people in the UK have diabetic macular oedema which can leave people unable to read, work or drive.
In 2011, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) said ranibizumab, which is sold as Lucentis, was too expensive.
A final decision will be made in February.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20898934